Arrow Video released Vin Diesel's Pitch Black on 4K and Blu-ray. But what about the sequel? Well, what no more, Arrow Video has now come through. The Chronicles of Riddick is now available on 4k UltraHD and Blu-ray.
Synopsis: Riddick (Diesel) is an intergalactic fugitive whose dark past catches up with him when he is lured out of hiding by Imam (Keith David, The Thing), another survivor of the planet of horrors they barely escaped from five years earlier. Now out of the shadows, Riddick is identified by an ethereal emissary (Academy Award winner Dame Judi Dench) as the descendant of an ancient race of warriors who may be the universe's last hope against the Necromongers, an evil army of fanatics intent on bending the world to their will. With enemies closing in on all sides, including the ruthless Lord Marshal (Colm Feore, Thor) and his scheming lieutenant Vaako (Karl Urban, The Boys), Riddick finds himself a reluctant savior of the cosmos, with only his razor-sharp wits and cunning killer instinct standing in the way of total annihilation.
Now as much as I enjoyed Pitch Black I always felt that The Chronicles of Riddick was a much better film. As we all know it is rare that the sequel is better than the first film. I think of Star Wars The Empire Strikes back, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Dark Knight, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and The Bride of Frankenstein. To Me The Chronicles of Riddick is a much stronger film. That is way it has always been favorite of the two.
Arrow Video have restored both the Theatrical and Director's cuts of this film in 4K with the approval of director David Twohy. There are audio options of the original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio on both cuts, plus remixed Dolby Atmos for the Theatrical Cut. Finally, the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts.
Just like with Pitch Black Arrow Video has done a miraculous job in restoring this film. This is a beautiful upgrade from the previous Blu-ray release that I already owned. But gorgeous looking restoration is not all that is included in this new 3-disc deluxe set. Take a look at the bonus features included.
DISC ONE: Theatrical Cut
* 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut from the original negative
* Ambition on Another Scale: Chronicling a Blockbuster Sequel, a brand-new feature-length documentary on the film, featuring interviews with writer-director David Twohy, actors Keith David and Linus Roache, storyboard artist Brian Murray, and many others
* Realizing Riddick, a new interview with Twohy on the creation of the character
* Back to Black, a new interview with Murray on his continuing work within the Riddick saga
* Chronicles of a Cult Film Celebrity, a new interview with David on the role of Imam
* Theatrical trailers
DISC TWO: Director's Cut
* 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Director’s Cut
* Archive audio commentary by David Twohy and Vin Diesel
* Archive audio commentary by Twohy and co-stars Karl Urban and Alexa Davelos
* Archive introduction by Twohy
* Creation of New Mecca, an archive featurette focusing on the world and characters of Helion Prime
* Riddick Rises, an archive featurette focusing on the prison planet of Crematoria
* Keep What You Kill, an archive featurette focusing on the world of the Necromongers
* Visual Effects Revealed, an archive featurette focusing on the VFX
* Interactive Production Calendar, a series of short, candid videos filmed throughout shooting
* Production Vignettes, a series of short behind-the-scenes segments
* Three deleted scenes
* Virtual Guide to the Chronicles of Riddick, a series of short animated segments explaining the world of the film
* Toombs’ Chase Log, a short film narrated by Nick Chinlund in character
* A guided tour of the set by Vin Diesel, along with 360-degree panoramic views of eight sets from the film
* On-set interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Dench, Urban, Colm Feore, Alexa Davelos, Thandiwe Newton and producer Scott Kroopf
* Promotional interviews with Twohy, Diesel, Newton, Urban, Davelos and Feore
* Easter egg
DISC THREE (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE)
* 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut in the alternate 1.78:1 aspect ratio
* Escape from Butcher Bay, a compilation of cutscenes from the acclaimed tie-in video game
* The Lowdown, a television special produced to promote the film’s original release
Arrow Video put so much material, as you can see, into this set. Tons of bonus features from audio commentaries, featurettes, 360-degree panoramic view of the sets, The virtual guide of short animated segments. Arrow Video really went above and beyond here. But that still is not all! There is also a reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford and an Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Walter Chaw, original production notes and the ‘Chronicles Compendium’, an overview of the characters and planets featured in the film.
Arrow Video continually impresses me with the quality of there releases. Beautifully restored films, tons of bonus features. Now the Adventures of Roddick are complete with Arrow Video's deluxe editions of Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick. Huge Thanks to Arrow Video for giving these cult classics restored releases.
If you love awesome sci-fi films Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick are amazing fun adventures. You can order a 4K of The Chronicles of Riddick at MVD Shop. You can order the 4K UltraHD or if you haven't made that jump yet the complete collection with the same bonus features are available on Blu-ray. Head over and get your copy today, you won't be disappointed!
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